Virginia vs. Arizona (payback is sweet)

[Chicat]

Lets gain a little measure of revenge, huh? We were never in that game last year, so lets do the same thing to them this time around.

I hate the ACC . . .

[KrazyCatFan]

:robevans: BEat you to it CHI

Deleted Mine. We dont need 2

[Chicat]

Nice sig.

[ZONACAT]

Beat the HOOS!

[Wild about the]

I want to win this game solely out of hate for the ACC.

[BallinestCat27]

I hope we stomp on these guys, if only for the PAC's sake.

And KCF, maybe you should just give up posting until you can take the sig down.

[chisox85]

Nice sig KCF?

Anyway it'll be interesting to see what a couple practices did to this team. Hopefully Lute knocked some sense into them. And got the following points across;

1. Hassan don't shoot threes, ever!
2. Williams, make a couple free throws.
3. Entire team, how about a half-court offense?

I just hope the D is has tenacious as it was in Maui

[chisox85]

My bad KCF i just saw why you have that sig. Way to keep your word at least.

[CactusPants]

Paybacks a b!tch!!

Let's get this party started.

[ghostwhitehorse]

Go CATS!!!!! oh, and I'm drunk already (bottle o' mead will do that:D )

[ZONACAT]

FT's are going to kill us this year, that is something we must improve in.

[ZONACAT]

Ivan is a late scratch due to illness.

[CatintheHeat]

The offense so far has been so-so. But the defense is playing well, not only with the steals, but Virginia is being forced to take tough shots.

[CactusPants]

Looking good early. How about our first four games...

Big 12, Big East, Big 10, ACC, pretty impressive.

[CactusPants]

I love technology, I've got the NYG vs SEA picture in picture going on right now. NYG just converted a 2 point conversion to tie it up w/ less than 2:00 to go. Don't get me wrong though, our game is more important.

[CactusPants]

Where is everyone? it's dead in here....?

[CatintheHeat]

Arizona is still not playing good offensively. Bad decisions and dumb basketball...again.... But UA's defense is very good. The players are so quick, Virginia can't get their offense set.

[CatzManiac]

I just got back. how has it been so far??

[CactusPants]

I just got back. how has it been so far??

Ehhh. D looks good, O isn't looking too great.

[NorCalCat]

It's very simple.

I adore the D and hate the O.

Let's hope Lute can fix it.

[CatintheHeat]

UA's freshmen just don't know each others moves. The more they play together, the better they will become.

[CatzManiac]

there seem to be so many different combinations on the floor, unlike last season...

[CatzManiac]

Prince with a steal and a 2

[UA Direct]

Marcus Williams makes his first career FT - raises his average to 12.5%

[CatintheHeat]

That last Virginia's made basket was Dillon's fault. He stood underneath the basket and didn't even try to block out.

[CatzManiac]

Can any score a 3 pointer on this team , other that chris rodgers??

[CatintheHeat]

Can any score a 3 pointer on this team , other that chris rodgers??

Irad can. But he's not playing today.

[CoffeeBean]

It's so nice to see the quiet old grey-hairs sitting politely behind the VA bench.

[CactusPants]

What was the line on this game?

[CatzManiac]

Arizona 1-9 from 3-pt

[CactusPants]

Ug-lee

[CactusPants]

23-22 Uva

[CoffeeBean]

Boom goes the dynamite

[BallinestCat27]

Can we trade Mustafa for Singletary?

[CactusPants]

This team has NO offensive flow WHAT SO EVER!

[Bison79]

Wait 9 attempted three pointers already? Freaking dumbasses....Oooh boy. Don't want to lose to this team again....

[CactusPants]

Did Salim and Channing open up that many shots for our guys last year?

[BallinestCat27]

Heh. Physioc just said "Walters is pounded from behind."

[ZONACAT]

UVA is on a 12-2 run. Apparently this team loves to shoot the three, the mid-range game seems to be a thing of the past. :rolleyes:

I hate that we are settling for long shots, work the ball around.

[UA Direct]

I couldn't be less impressed at this point.

[djcat2]

Some of the 3s are good open shots. It is just not falling. I am not sure if we have really poor outside shooters or it is early in the season.

[CatzManiac]

are all the opponent PGs so good, or is it shakur who makes them look good everytime?

[asuhater]

God our free throw shooting is brutal!

[NorCalCat]

May I make an observation?

For a school known as Point Guard U, you would think just one of our guards would know how to effectively run a fast break. How many 2 on 1's have ended in charges or blocks or ugly shots?

Do these guys just not like passing?

[djcat2]

May I make an observation?

For a school known as Point Guard U, you would think just one of our guards would know how to effectively run a fast break. How many 2 on 1's have ended in charges or blocks or ugly shots?

Do these guys just not like passing?

Hot Sauce was too selfish on both occasion. I believe Williams was open in that second fast break.

[CatzManiac]

one more 3- pointer missed by hassan

[CatintheHeat]

Arizona doesn't play as a team very well on offense. They don't have a feel for each other.

And the FT shooting is pathetic.

[ZONACAT]

Some of the 3s are good open shots. It is just not falling. I am not sure if we have really poor outside shooters or it is early in the season.

That is falling right into UVA's strategy. They are letting us get open looks because we can't shoot. We need to work it in and get the mid-range going.

[CactusPants]

1-12 3 range, sounds good.

[ZONACAT]

Got to love Rodgers chucking two three's in one possesion. Absurd and unacceptable.

[UA Direct]

1-12 on 3's;

08.3%

[djcat2]

That is falling right into UVA's strategy. They are letting us get open looks because we can't shoot. We need to work it in and get the mid-range going.

True. Last min of play is a fine example. Fox is our best player right now.

[CoffeeBean]

I fully expect a three in the midst of a 2 on 1 break.

[CactusPants]

Lucky there.

[UA Direct]

Fox should be the only player allowed to shoot for the rest of the game.

I can't believe I just typed that.:rolleyes:

[asuhater]

count that baby!!!!

[djcat2]

Wow! For once the zebras are bailing us out.

[asuhater]

Yikes!!! What a brutal first half.

[CactusPants]

I sincerly believe that once we get Wann back, some pressure will be taken off of Hassan's shoulders, and we will start to see him take some better shots, and his O will start to click.

[WayneNewton]

Now I know what it feels like to be a Duke fan - Thanks, Refs.

[chisox85]

But......


Williams made his Free Throws. In my opinion that makes the entire half a positive for me.

[djcat2]

But......


Williams made his Free Throws. In my opinion that makes the entire half a positive for me.

Yes. Opposing players will now think twice before fouling him with the game on the line......

[CactusPants]

Anyone have any REAL positives abut that first half...?

[WayneNewton]

Did Shaq teach us how to shoot free-throws?

[asuhater]

I will be thankful if Marqueese never says "yakka" again. So far, we are yakka free! But not holding my breath.

[TucsonDon]

Chris Rodgers seems very...hyper. Terrific defense, all over his man, then jacking up shots with reckless abandon on the other end. Guy needs to settle down and let the game come to him because he's got the ability to be quite good if his efforts are focused.

[CatzManiac]

Chris Rodgers seems very...hyper. Terrific defense, all over his man, then jacking up shots with reckless abandon on the other end. Guy needs to settle down and let the game come to him because he's got the ability to be quite good if his efforts are focused.

I think rodgers is MORE focussed on defense, when he misses his shot on the otherside...iam not saying he is not a good defender thou..

[UA Direct]

Anyone have any REAL positives abut that first half...?

uhm... NO

[Bison79]

Anyone have any REAL positives abut that first half...?

Yes, we're ahead 31-28...

[LegallyKenny]

Anyone have our point totals from each half played so far this season?

[asuhater]

WA WA!!! Slamma jamma!!!

[CactusPants]

Yakka!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[asuhater]

Holy Crap!!! That Was Sick!!!!!

[aepiua]

Fox was on the floor after a ball, unreal.

[CactusPants]

HAWT!!!! Johnson is an a$$ clown.

[asuhater]

Yakka!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


SWEET! HA HA!!

[asuhater]

Timeout baby!!! Nice job Cats!!

[CatzManiac]

Arizona jumps to a 15 point lead

[djcat2]

Fox is looking good. Hope it stays that way for the rest of the season because Bret should be the last man off the bigs rotation. Kid has heart but lack the skills.

[Bison79]

I gotta say this...the official basketball game threads have severe mood swings, please get checked for bipolar :roll:

Just a joke...just a freaking joke....

[asuhater]

Keep the pressure on!!! Stomp on their freakin throat and dont let them breathe!!!

[CatintheHeat]

Arizona is still playing great defense. It's their offense that's done an about face. That was a lightning run.

[Bison79]

Keep the pressure on!!! Stomp on their freakin throat and dont let them breathe!!!

Or, at least, I hope they remember what these punks did to us last year. At least an 18 point win, I'd prefer 25-30, so they remember who's boss...

[CactusPants]

Shots are falling.

[asuhater]

Or, at least, I hope they remember what these punks did to us last year. At least an 18 point win, I'd prefer 25-30, so they remember who's boss...

Thats a big booya!

[asuhater]

Yakka!! Yakka!! Yakka!! Yakka!! Oh Hassan!!! You make my eyes water!!!

[CactusPants]

Already play of the game? FSN blows...

[CatintheHeat]

After that last Shakur to Adams dunk, the crowld is really into the game. I can't remember the last time Arizona played a quick defense like this.

[asuhater]

Man! Look what happens when you pass the damn ball! Nice movement and they are hitting the boards.

[Air]

Rodgers is looking like Salim here in the 2nd half.

[catgrad97]

What is it now, a 29-1 run?

Good going Cats--kick the Cavaliers' asses.

[UA Direct]

1 point in 7:30. That's defense!

[asuhater]

Just when I say they are hitting the boards they get burned on the defensive end!!!

[LegallyKenny]

Lute should make Hassan go one entire game without dribbling. I think that would be nice.

[CactusPants]

WOW we're rolling right now.

[CactusPants]

So are we a 2nd half team?

[djcat2]

Lute should make Hassan go one entire game without dribbling. I think that would be nice.

Another rule should be make 4 layups before thinking about an outside jumper.

[CatzManiac]

Rodgers is hitting everything in site...

[asuhater]

Free Throws!!!!!! Damn!!!

[Bison79]

You take away Singletary and this game is 62-17.....damn. You take away Joseph and it's 62-7. I don't think Virginia will do much doing that much depending on two players.

[CactusPants]

Some offense from Mo, Nice!

[asuhater]

Very nice move by Tangara

[BallinestCat27]

MOHAMED! That was STRONG!

[CatzManiac]

Why didnt i take shakur in my RAP team like always ..lol

[CactusPants]

Mo reminds me of Eugene out there. Just missing the knee pads.

[asuhater]

MO!!! What a rebound!! STRONG!

[CatzManiac]

I guess this second half is by far the best basketball we have played this season

[CatintheHeat]

Now if Arizona can play the rest of the season like the second half. The only player I have been disappointed with is Daniel Dillon. He is not aggressive enough, especially inside and on the boards.

You do realize we are playing like this without I-Rad and J-Mac. Wow, I agree with Lute in that this team is going to be really good when they get it all together.

[CactusPants]

So Fendi's red shirting?

[CatzManiac]

Williams sometimes reminds me of verdejo with the number of shots he takes

[Lane_Myers]

Just started watching with 8 minutes left in the game. What happened to Kirk Walters?

Lane

[UA Direct]

Bagga Bagsa 3!

[CactusPants]

Good Win.

[CatzManiac]

Sweet Revenge!!!

[asuhater]

And thats called payback and then some beeeotch!!